nondiscrimination
noun
non·dis·crim·i·na·tion
ˌnän-dis-ˌkri-mə-ˈnā-shən 
: the absence or avoidance of discrimination
… officially affirming a federal government policy of nondiscrimination in employment.—
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Philosophically, innovation is not more important than the rule of law, consumer protection, nondiscrimination, or any of the other values central to democracy.
—Marietje Schaake, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2024
On Monday, Trump signed a sweeping executive order targeting transgender rights and rolled back LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections instituted by the Biden administration.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
In addition to issuing his own, Trump on Monday rescinded 78 of former President Biden’s executive orders, including orders to strengthen nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans and allow transgender people to serve openly in the military.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Issues of privacy, safety, fairness or equal opportunity could figure in deciding how nondiscrimination rules should apply beyond employment.
—Grace Abels, Austin American-Statesman, 22 May 2024
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Marietje Schaake, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2024
On Monday, Trump signed a sweeping executive order targeting transgender rights and rolled back LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections instituted by the Biden administration.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
In addition to issuing his own, Trump on Monday rescinded 78 of former President Biden’s executive orders, including orders to strengthen nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans and allow transgender people to serve openly in the military.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Issues of privacy, safety, fairness or equal opportunity could figure in deciding how nondiscrimination rules should apply beyond employment.
—Grace Abels, Austin American-Statesman, 22 May 2024
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“Nondiscrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nondiscrimination. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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